Vehicle storm sash



Sept. 15, 1931. o. s. CAESAR 1,823,237

VEHICLE STORM SASH Original Filed March 5. 1927 2 Sheets-Sheet l [rm e72 for Ger/445i CAESAR Sept. 15, 1931. 0. s. CAESAR 1,823,237

VEHICLE STORM SASH Original Filed March 5, 1927 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Sept. 15, 1931 I UVNITEDTSTATES PATENT orrlcs ORVILLE S. CAESAR, OF CLEVELAND, OHTO, ASSIGNOR T TROPIC-AIRE, INCORPORATED,

OF MINNEAPOLIS MINHESQTA, A CORPORATIDN OF DELAWARE VEHICLE STORM SASH This invention relates to new and useful improvements in storm sashes, and more particularly relates to an improved storm sash adapted for use on closedvehicles, such as sedans and busses, and an object of the ina vention is to provide such a device which may readily be installed in the usual sash frame of avehiclebody and which stormsash is relatively lower?- in heightthan the opening in msaid sashframe, whereby an air-circulating passage will be provided between the top of the storm sash and the upper portion of the sash frame,when the vehicle sash is lowered to an open position.

) A further object of thei vention is to provide a storm sash having means for demountably securingit to a vehicle sash frame in r-spacedurelation to the usual sash thereof and said storm sash having a flexible web secured go to the upper inner portion thereof, adapted to engage the adjacent surface of the vehicle sash, thereby to provide substantially an airtight chamber between the storm sash and the vehicle sash. A further object of the invention is to pro vide astorm sash having a flexible member, preferably of T-shaped cross section, and demountably securedto the upper inner portion thereof and laterally extending therefrom with its inner edge positioned to be engaged by the vehicle sash, thereby to provide substantially an air-tight chamber between said 1 sashes when the vehicle sash is in closed position. i i

A particular object of the invention therefore, is to provide an improved storm sash adapted-for use on automotive vehicles of the closed type, and otherobjects of the invention will appear from the following description and accompanying drawings and will be 'pointedout in the annexed'claims.

, -In the accompanying, drawings there has been disclosed 'a structure designed to carry out the various objects of the invention, but itris to be-understood that; the invention is notconfined to the exact features shown as various changes may be made within the scope of the claims which follow.

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tweenthe sash and its supportingframe.

Application filed. March 5, 1927, Serial No. 173,176. Renewed August 1, 1930.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showinga portion of an automobile body with the invention applied thereto; 1

Figure 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view showing the relative position of the storm sash with respect to the vehicle sash and also showing the means at the upper por tion thereof for closing the gap between the two sashes;- I

Figure 3 is a side elevation of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 2, showing the vehicle sash in open position;

Figure 5 is an enlarged detailed sectional view on the line 55 of Figure 4, showing the manner of mounting the storm sash in the vehicle sash frame;

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the upper inner portion of the storm sash;

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Figure 7 is a perspective view of the flex ible member adapted to close the gap between the two sashes to provide an airtight chamber therebetween.

In the selected embodiment of the invention here shown, for purposes of disclosure, there is illustrated a portion of an automotive I vehicle bOC y, comprising the usual sash frames 1]. in which the usual sashes 12 are slida-bly mounted in suitable run-ways '18, as shown in Figures 2 and i.

The novel sash featured in this invention comprises a rectangular frame, constructed of sheet metal as shown in Figure 5. The frame comprises an outer plate lei and an inner plate 15 having their inwardly turned edges spaced apart'to receive filler blocks 16 and the flexible sash retainers 17 as shown, which are grooved to receive the storm sash 18 so that an air-tight joint is provided be- The upright portions of the storm sash frame are ofiset as shown at 19 and the outwardly turned portions 20 and 21 of the plates 14 and 15, respectively, are adapted to be seated against the uprights 11 of the storm sash frame. Suitable gaskets or packings 22 are interposed between the flanges 21 and the uprights 11 of the sash frame to provide airtight joints therebetween. The storm sash frame may be secured to the uprightsll by such means as screws 23.

' The plates 14 and 15, comprising the lower rail-of the storm sash frame, are turned outwardly and downwardly inclined to provide an inclined flange 24 adapted to be seated against the sill 25 of the sash frame. A'suitable packing 26 is similarly interposed between the flange 24 and the sill 25.

At the upper portion of the storm sash frame, the upper edges 27 and 28 of the plates 14 and 15 are bent over the top of the sash frame and seated, one upon the other, and.

suitably secured together to provide a rigid frame structure. A filler 16 is also interposed in'the upper portion of the sash frame against which the storm sash retainer 17 is seated as shown.

7 A feature of this invention resides in the particular arrangement of the storm sash 18 with respect to the Vehicle sash 12. Refer-- ring'to Figures 2, 3, and 4, it will be noted 7 that the over all height of the storm sash is relatively lower than the height or opening of the vehicle sash frame so that an air-circulating passage 34 is provided between the upper edge of the storm sash and the head amb or rail 35, of the vehicle sash frame. Thus, when the vehicle sash 12 is opened to the position shown in Figure 4, air may circulate through the air-circulating passage provided above the storm sash, as indicated by the arrows in Figure 4. It will also be in Figures 2 and 4. The web 29 is tapered inwardly as shown in Figures 4 and 7 so that substantially a knife edge 32 is provided, which is adapted to engage the inner surface of the vehicle sash 12, when the latter is moved upwardly to closed position as shown in Figure 2. The web 29 is of such width that'it must flex as shown in Figure 2, when engaged by the vehicle sash 12, thus closing the gap between the two sashes and providing substantially an air-tight chamber therebetween, with the resultant elimination of the accumulation of frost upon the inner sash 12.

The web 29 also extends the full length of the storm sash or substantially the width of the vehicle sash opening.

A suitable rain shield 33 is secured to the upper portion of the sash frame. to prevent rain and moisture from entering through the air-circulating passage 34, when the inner her or web 29 closes the gap between the two sashes so as to provide a dead air space therebetween, when the upper edge of the vehicle sash 12 is raised to a position above the storm sash 18, or, when in closed position as shown in Figure 2. By providing the flexible web 29 with a T-head as shown in Figure 7 it may readily be removed from the holder 31 for repairs or replacementwhen necessary. The general construction of the storm sash frame is also such that when mounted in a sash opening and secured thereto, the joints r?- between the storm sash frame and the uprights'll and sill 25 of the sash frame will be substantially air tight. This is an important feature in structures of this type as it positively prevents frosting of the windows fir? or sash in cold weather. 7 V

I claim as my invention: r

1. In combinatioma vehicle sash frame having a glazed panel slidable therein, a storm sash, including a frame having oppo- 555 sitely extending flanges adapted to be seated against the outer surfaces "of the vehicle sash frame, said flanges being offset from the medial plane of the storm sash whereby said sash will be positioned within the open-3E ing of the vehicle sash frame, a channel member secured to the upper inner portion of the storm sash frame, and flexible means demountably supported in said channel member and adapted to engage the surface ofsaid panel to provide substantially an air-t ght joint'between the storm sash and said glazed panel. r

2. In combination, a vehicle sash frame having a glazed panel slidable therein, ac's' storm sash mounted in the opening in said vehicle sash frame and having its top edge spaced from the upper portion of saidframe to provide an air circulation passage, said storm sash comprising a frame having its opposite sides provided with offset flanges adapted to be fittedagainst the outer surfaces of said vehicle sash frame, whereby the storm sash will be positioned within the opening in the vehicle sash frame, a chan- 1' nel secured to the upper inner portion of the storm sash frame, and a flexible tongue demountably received in said channel and having itsinner edge arranged to engage the surface of said glazed panel to provide sub C125 stantially an air-tight joint between the upper portion of the storm sash and said glazed panel.

3. In combination, a vehicle sash frame having a glazed panel slidable therein, 11-

storm sash mounted in the opening in said vehicle sash frame and having its upper edge spaced from the upper portion of said frame to provide an air circulation passage, the side frame members of said storm sash being of angle iron cross-section to provide oppositely extending flanges offset from the medial plane of said sash, whereby the storm sash will be positioned in the opening in said vehicle sash frame, when said flanges are seated against the outer surfaces of the sash frame, a channel member secured to the upper inner portion of the storm sash frame, a flexible member having a T-shaped head adapted to be demountably received in said channel member and having a tongue positioned to engage the adjacent surface of said glazed panel, to provide substantially an airtight joint between the upper portion of the storm sash and said panel, and permitting freedom of movement of the vehicle sash, and a rain shield secured to the upper portion of the vehicle sash frame and overhanging the upperedge of the storm sash to prevent rain and snow from entering the vehicle, when the open position.

4. In combination, a vehicle sash frame having a glazed panel movable therein, a storm sash, including a frame having oppositely extending flanges adapted to be seated against a surface of the vehicle sash glazed panel is lowered to an frame, a channel member secured to the upper inner portion of the storm sash frame, and flexible means demountably supported in said channel member and adapted to engage the surface of said glazed panel to provide substantially an air-tight joint between the storm sash and said glazed panel.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto, set my hand this 2nd day of March, 1927.

ORVILLE S. CAESAR. 

